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Okay, I have a question about everybody's favourite subject: the fourth wall.
So the thing is that the Marvel universe is supposedly taking place in our world. And they very frequently reference other real life TV shows, comics, books, movies, celebrities, etc. But it gets a bit sticky, because Spider-Man is a huuuuuuuuuuge world-wide phenomena, and is blatantly referenced in plenty of other stories and whatnot. So what happens when Peter references something that references him?
Is that even allowed? Do we get to say that this particular piece of media still exists in their world, just without the reference to that world? For example, I've already made a mistake by claiming that Peter has read the Animorphs and later finding out that they talk about Spider-Man in the books (THIS IS WHY I SHOULD READ/WATCH STUFF BEFORE CITING IT, GUH). I just figured they were the kind of books he read as a kid (and they were big during the time he supposedly grew up in), and now it's blown up in my face. Is it okay to assume that the Animorphs series exists in his world, just without the mention of Spider-Man? Or like the Kill Bill movie, would the bit about Spider-Man's identity just be omitted from Bill's monologue at the end of volume two?
And to make it even more confusing, they make offhand, very very vague remarks about Batman a few times in the comics: "You were like Catwoman!" or "Who's her father? Batman?". But Marvel's had a few crossovers in the past where they just pass it off as them living in the same world all along, and yet here it could also be that Batman is fictional. Considering the plethora of Batman characters in Damned, if they're fictional, Peter would recognize them. Instantly. But if they're real he might not know them at all - and this could extend to any member of the DC universe. Should I consult the players on this, or just you guys, or just go with whatever feels right?
And I am so very sorry for springing this on you so close to apps. I can wait for an answer, there's nothing detrimental yet that involves this, but...yeah. May need it for future reference? Thanks in advance. @_@
There was one where Bats and Spidey teamed up to take down the Joker and Carnage? And they played it like they lived in the same world, because the Joker and Carnage were part of a therapeutic experiment involving personality altering microchips and the citizens of Gotham were all like "HAY SPIDEY WATCHYA DOIN' OUT HERE?" It was pretty cool, I give it a four outta five.
Hmm, sounds like it'd probably be best to approach things by a case-by-case basis? Like, choosing whether you want him to think Batman is fictional or real, sticking to him knowing only the fictional series he mentions explicitly or which are very similar, etc., and conferring with people from his canon and from the canons he's referring to. Er? Does that make sense. D8 GAH comic books.
But yeah, to answer your question more concisely: if a series does mention him that you know for sure exists in his canon, it'd probably be fine to have that series magically not mention him in his world or for it to mention him in the context of him being an actual person.
alskdfj; INORITE? Stupid comics...But sure, I'll make a point of contacting muns from now on instead of assuming and going on my merry little way. :) And I'll just deal with the gawddamn Batman when and if the time comes.
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So the thing is that the Marvel universe is supposedly taking place in our world. And they very frequently reference other real life TV shows, comics, books, movies, celebrities, etc. But it gets a bit sticky, because Spider-Man is a huuuuuuuuuuge world-wide phenomena, and is blatantly referenced in plenty of other stories and whatnot. So what happens when Peter references something that references him?
Is that even allowed? Do we get to say that this particular piece of media still exists in their world, just without the reference to that world? For example, I've already made a mistake by claiming that Peter has read the Animorphs and later finding out that they talk about Spider-Man in the books (THIS IS WHY I SHOULD READ/WATCH STUFF BEFORE CITING IT, GUH). I just figured they were the kind of books he read as a kid (and they were big during the time he supposedly grew up in), and now it's blown up in my face. Is it okay to assume that the Animorphs series exists in his world, just without the mention of Spider-Man? Or like the Kill Bill movie, would the bit about Spider-Man's identity just be omitted from Bill's monologue at the end of volume two?
And to make it even more confusing, they make offhand, very very vague remarks about Batman a few times in the comics: "You were like Catwoman!" or "Who's her father? Batman?". But Marvel's had a few crossovers in the past where they just pass it off as them living in the same world all along, and yet here it could also be that Batman is fictional. Considering the plethora of Batman characters in Damned, if they're fictional, Peter would recognize them. Instantly. But if they're real he might not know them at all - and this could extend to any member of the DC universe. Should I consult the players on this, or just you guys, or just go with whatever feels right?
And I am so very sorry for springing this on you so close to apps. I can wait for an answer, there's nothing detrimental yet that involves this, but...yeah. May need it for future reference? Thanks in advance. @_@
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Really? I am suddenly curious, I thought I'd located all the crossovers. :( GODDAMMIT, NOW I HAVE TO FIND OUT IF THERE ARE MORE. XD;
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Hmm, sounds like it'd probably be best to approach things by a case-by-case basis? Like, choosing whether you want him to think Batman is fictional or real, sticking to him knowing only the fictional series he mentions explicitly or which are very similar, etc., and conferring with people from his canon and from the canons he's referring to. Er? Does that make sense. D8 GAH comic books.
But yeah, to answer your question more concisely: if a series does mention him that you know for sure exists in his canon, it'd probably be fine to have that series magically not mention him in his world or for it to mention him in the context of him being an actual person.
....I hope that makes sense. DDDD8
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alskdfj; INORITE? Stupid comics...But sure, I'll make a point of contacting muns from now on instead of assuming and going on my merry little way. :) And I'll just deal with the gawddamn Batman when and if the time comes.
Thanks, guys!